Updated
2010 An Coimisiún
le Rincí Gaelacha
Scrúdú Teastas Mholtóra
(A.D.C.R.G.)
A.D.C.R.G.
(Adjudicators’) Examination
Clár Scrúdaithe Syllabus
of Examination
Le feidhm ó 1 Marta
2010 Effective from 1st Marta 2010
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1. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY
The examination is
open to persons who are 30 years of age or over at the date of examination and
are acceptable to An Coimisiún as candidates. They must have already passed the T.C.R.G.
Examination. They must be currently
registered as T.C.R.G. with An Coimisiún.
Applications received after the set quota of
candidates for an examination has been reached must unfortunately be
refused. Early application is therefore
necessary in the case of all examinations.
2. DATES OF EXAMINATION
Examinations usually
take place in
3. APPLICATIONS AND
FEES
Applications and
fees must be sent to the Coimisiún Office. The application form must be fully completed
and signed by the applicant after he or she has carefully read this syllabus
and enclosures in full. Fees, including
deposits and balances, must be paid only by credit card or cash. Applications should normally be lodged six
months prior to an examination date but where there is likely to be pressure of
numbers even earlier application is strongly advised. (See separate circular for details of
examination dates, and venues, rates of candidates' fees and where applications
and fees should be sent.)
While it is desirable
that applicants pay the full fees at time of application they may, if they so
wish, pay 50% of the fee with their applications and the remainder at least
three months prior to the date of the examination or by such other date as the
Examination Authority may decide.
4. WITHDRAWALS AND
FORFEITURE OF FEES
(1)
Where a candidate, accepted for examination,
withdraws his or her application three months or more prior to the examination
date 50% of the examination fee will be forfeited.
(2) Candidates who withdraw applications between three months and the date
of the examination, or who fail to attend, will forfeit the full fee except in
very exceptional circumstances.
(3)
Failure to attend, or late withdrawal, may result
in candidates being disqualified from taking or retaking the examination for a
period decided by the Examination Authority.
(4)
The periods referred to in sub-paragraphs (1) and
(2) of this paragraph, will be determined by the date on which notice of
withdrawal is received by An Coimisiún, the
Examination Authority or the stipulated examination coordinator.
5.SECTIONS OF EXAMINATION
(1) The examination consists of six sections
as follows:-
(a) practical test in stepdancing
(b) written ceili dancing test
(c) written music test
(d) practical test in
adjudicating of stepdancing and céilí
dancing, including interview
(e) written test on adding and transcribing marks,
determining places from marks and operating
the official points system
(f) oral Irish language
test (optional if candidate lives outside
(2) All required sections
must be attempted at the same examination (subject to the exception relating to
the Irish language test in the case of persons living outside
(3) The requirements of each
section are set out in detail in paragraphs 10-15 below.
6. REPEAT EXAMINATIONS
- Where a candidate achieves less than 50% in any section of the
examination (excluding the oral Irish test) all sections
must be repeated at the next attempt.
- Unsuccessful candidates (achieving 50% or more) in any section(s)
of the examination on the 1st attempt may repeat the section(s) in 2nd
and 3rd attempts.
- 4th and subsequent examination attempts
will require all sections of the examination to be repeated
(except the oral Irish test if already passed).
- A candidate who has not completed the full
examination within 5 years of the 1st attempt, must repeat
the full examination. Because of the infrequency of
examinations in
- 6 months must elapse before a candidate may retake any section of
the examination, (e.g. exam taken in May, may retake unsuccessful section
in October). This will allow ample time to prepare properly.
7. REGULATIONS
(1) In the written céilí dancing test and in the music test
(a) Candidates are not permitted to use or have on their desks or tables any
papers, books or notebooks other than the answer papers (which may also be used
for rough work) and
the céilí question paper handed out by
the examiners in charge. Neither may a
candidate use electronic aids in lieu of written notes etc. The making of carbon copies of answer papers
is not allowed.
(b) During these sections any conversation or other contact between candidates is strictly forbidden.
(c) Any rough work,
diagrams, cancelled answers etc. made during these sections cannot be retained
by the candidates but instead must be either handed up to an examiner (but will
not of course be taken into account in the marking of candidates' papers) or
torn up in the presence of an examiner and placed in a receptacle provided for
the purpose.
(d) Candidates are not
permitted to leave the examination room and return unless with the permission
of, and accompanied by, a supervising official.
(2) The examination
supervisors may at their sole discretion immediately disqualify from an
examination any candidate adjudged guilty by them of any breach of the
foregoing regulations in sub-paragraph (1) above.
(3) Candidates take the
examination at their own risk. Where a
person suffers from a physical illness or disability, or is pregnant, allowance
cannot be made for such illness, disability or condition in sections of the
examination, which require physical effort and where in some circumstances a
candidate might be placed at risk.
Where a candidate
suffers from an illness or handicap or is pregnant and still wishes to proceed with the examination he or she must indicate
accordingly in the appropriate section of the application form. A medical certificate acceptable to the
Examination Authority must be furnished indicating the nature of the illness,
handicap or condition and certifying whether the applicant's medical adviser is
satisfied that the applicant is capable of taking the practical sections of the
examination as described by the applicant to the certifier without risk to
himself or herself (see application form).
Such information will be treated
with total confidentiality. The
final decision as to whether a candidate is allowed to participate in an
examination lies with the examiners.
Failure to disclose
an illness, incapacity or pregnancy may, if it later comes to light, result in
the candidate concerned being permanently disqualified from taking any Coimisiún examination in the future.
(4) Applications must be
accompanied by the applicant's birth certificate and a recent passport size
photograph of the applicant signed on the back.
8. RESULTS
(1) The examination results will be e-mailed. Shortly thereafter,
all candidates will receive the official result sheet showing the marks
achieved in each section. Unsuccessful candidates will also receive details on
each failed section. This will be the only communication a candidate will
receive, directly or indirectly, in relation to the results of the
examination. An
Coimisiún, the Examination Authority or individual
examiners will not enter into any further correspondence or discussion with a
candidate or with anyone else acting on the candidate's behalf regarding an
examination result.
(2) The decision of the
examiners concerning any candidate's result, when confirmed by the Examination
Authority, is final.
9. AMENDMENTS TO
EXAMINATION DOCUMENTATION
Examination fees
change from time to time as do also the fees to repeat separate sections of the
examination. These, together with other information relating to examination
dates and venues, amendments to this syllabus and other relevant data, are
published in a separate circular from time to time. Intending applicants must therefore ensure
that both the examination syllabus they have and the additional circular are
the up-to-date versions of those documents.
EXAMINATION SECTIONS IN
DETAIL
10. Rince Aonair: Stepdancing - Practical Test
Candidates must be
capable of performing any or all of the following dances to the satisfaction of
the examiners:-
(1) Reel,
double Jig, Slip (Hop) Jig, Single Jig, Hornpipe
(2) The following old set dances in the
traditional manner and speed:-
(3) Six other set dances
nominated in advance by the candidates.
Three of these dances must be in jig-time, three in hornpipe time.
A candidate must
have different steps for each set-dance: i.e., he or she must have different
settings for all nine set-dances.
Neither may a candidate repeat steps from an ordinary solo dance, e.g.,
double jig or hornpipe, in a set-dance.
A candidate who
has achieved B+ or higher in Grade Examinations in Grades 7 – 12 inclusive, or
having achieved 80% or higher in their TCRG Examination since March 2002, is exempt
from this Practical Test. CDs playable on any sound system not just a computer
etc may be used. Candidates wishing to use IPods, MP3 players etc must provide
a docking station at the exam.
Criteria :[which the candidate
must meet]
Dance with correct time and rhythm.
Execute the steps adequately (feet
placement, etc.).
Complete dancing without stopping.
Use suitable material.
Complete set dances without
repeating material.
Dance traditional sets in
traditional manner and style.
Qualifying Mark: 70%:
11 Rince Céilí:
Céilí Dancing -
Written Test
Candidates are
required to have a detailed knowledge of all dances in the handbook "Ar Rincí Foirne"
(blue cover edition (2003)).
The question paper
will consist of 16 questions (12 x 5 marks; 4 x 10 marks). The paper will be set in English and also in
Irish if a candidate so requests at time of application, the paper may be
answered in English or in Irish or in a combination of both languages.
The questions will
cover all or most of the 30 dances in the handbook. It is possible for candidates to obtain
partial marks for answers to questions where the answers are not fully
correct. The time allowed for answering
the paper is two hours.
As the test is a
searching one candidates are advised to practise
answering question papers. Sample question papers are in the
‘Examination Pack’ available from the Coimisiún
Office.
Qualifying mark:
80%
CANDIDATES WHO WISH TO TAKE THE WRITTEN TESTS IN THE IRISH LANGUAGE MUST
NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF AN COIMISIÚN WHEN APPLYING TO
TAKE THE EXAM.
12. Triall Ceoil: Music Test
(1) Nineteen set-dance tunes are played and candidates are required to
identify the tune by name
and state its timing, and give the number of
bars in the step and the number in the set.
The marks for each
tune will be allocated as follows:-
Name of tune - 2
marks
Timing - 1
mark
Bars in step & Set - 2 marks (only if both are correct)
Where a candidate
fails to identify the tune no marks can be earned by identifying the timing or
the number of bars in the step and set.
(2) Five tunes – Reel, Slip (Hop) Jig, Single Jig, Double Jig and
Hornpipe – are played and
candidates are required to identify
each dance. There is one mark for each
correct answer.
(3) Answer sheets must be handed up immediately the test concludes.
Apart from memorising the names of tunes candidates
are advised to learn to count the bars in steps and sets.
Qualifying Mark: 80%
13.Triall Moltóireachta - Adjudication Test
(1)
In
this test candidates are required to demonstrate their ability to judge
competitions in both stepdancing and céilí dancing. A
special mini-feis is held at which dancers actually
compete for prizes as happens at an ordinary feis. The competitions are judged and prizes
awarded by a qualified adjudicator. The
mini-feis programme consists of eight competitions in
various age groups and grades.
(2) The examination
candidates judge the competitions; take notes of competitors
strong points and also their weak points, faults etc. They award marks and place the competitors in
order of merit. Excessive erasures and
alterations should be avoided. It should
be clear from the notes why one competitor is placed higher or lower than
another.
Official marking
sheets and result slips will be provided, and must be used by all candidates.
Abbreviations used in notes should be understandable to the examiners.
The candidates then list their prize-winners, taking special care not to
make mistakes at this stage.
Candidates are not aware of the results of the official adjudicator -
these are announced only after the candidates' mark sheets are collected and
the candidates themselves have left the hall.
The examiners also
judge the competitions, marking dancers and noting their faults to enable them
to assess candidates' markings, results and comments.
At the end of each
competition at the mini-feis three minutes will be allowed for candidates to finalise their
results. The mark-sheets and results are
then taken up before the next competition.
(3) Following the mini-feis each candidate
is interviewed privately for about 35 - 45 minutes by the panel of
examiners. About thirty minutes before
the interview his or her mark-sheets are returned to a candidate (who will be
under supervision at the time) to allow him or her refresh his or her memory on
the competitions, comments, etc.
Candidates must not at this stage interfere with or make any alterations
to their mark-sheets. A person found
guilty of any misconduct in this respect will be automatically disqualified and
may also be disqualified from retaking the examination at a future date. Another purpose of this procedure is to place
candidates on an equal footing with regard to preparation for the interview
irrespective of the time-lapse between the end of the mini-feis
and the candidate's interview.
At the interview by
the panel the candidate answers questions from the examiners on his or her
results, marks, comments and, if requested, gives the reasons for particular placings. Basically
the candidate is required to justify his or her results to the panel. A candidate who is not clear on what a panel
member is asking is fully entitled to request clarification.
(4) Candidates are advised to
attend as many feiseanna as possible to gain
experience of adjudicating.
They are most
welcome to attend exam mini-feiseanna in order to be
familiar with mini-feis arrangements, set-up, etc.
(5)
In the mini-feis and interview maximum marks
are allotted as follows:-
Results 30
Markings 25
Written
Adjudication 20
Oral
adjudication & interview 25 100
Criteria :[which the candidate must meet]
Results – The top six
places should be transcribed to the official result slip supplied for each
competition. They should be in agreement with the marks allocated.
Dancers should be
placed/ranked according to their marks.
Results should reflect
the performance of the dancers/teams with regard to any errors/faults –
especially time faults.
Results do not have to
agree with those of the Examiners, but should not show major or consistent
disagreement without acceptable justification.
Do not confuse the
mark with the dancer’s number.
Candidates must be
able to justify their results.
It is the Examiners
role to question the candidate about their results.
Marking – allocate a mark to each dancer.
The use of half marks
is permitted (albeit sparingly), but other fractions should not be used.
A reasonable spread of
marks is expected, especially in the light of the small entries.
Excessive ties must be
avoided in small competitions.
All marks must be
justified by written comments.
Written comments
should not contradict marks or placing.
Written
Adjudication – written work should be neat and legible.
Avoid scratching out,
changing marks or comments.
Each dancer/team
should receive written comments – these should reflect the marks they have been
awarded.
Abbreviations used in notes should be
understandable to the examiners.
Comments should be
varied and should be both positive and negative.
All form of mistakes,
errors, time faults, infringements of rules (especially in Ceili
Dances) must be noted as written comments.
Oral
adjudication / interview –
candidates should speak clearly and audibly.
Candidates are
afforded an opportunity to justify their marks, placings
and written comments.
Candidates will be
required to make fluent oral comments on their adjudication.
Oral comments should
not contradict written comments/marks.
Candidates should be
able to present a reasoned rationale for their results when questioned by the
Examiners.
Candidates may be
asked their views on the broader and general aspects of the dance genre in the
mini-feis
Qualifying
Mark: 75%
14 Triall i Suimiú marcanna
agus fail torthaí
Test in adding of marks and obtaining
results
This section tests candidates' ability to add marks, place competitors
in order on the basis
of marks and to use the official Points System
to determine overall results. Candidates
may use calculators (which they must provide themselves) in these tests and may
refer to a schedule of points (provided by the examiners in charge). The total time allowed for the test is 30
minutes. The test consists
of four modules as follows:-
1. A list
of 25 competitors with marks in columns 1 & 2 is provided, and candidates
must add the marks in columns 1 & 2 for each competitor and enter totals in
column 3.
2. The marks provided in
column 4 must then be added to the totals in column 3 and entered in column 5
for each competitor.
Calculators
may be used in both of these calculations.
3. The total marks in
column 5 are then used to place the 25 competitors in order of merit and
entered in column 6.
4. Using the placings in column 6, the Official Points System is used to
determine the overall result.
5. Sample Maths
papers, together with a copy of the Official Points System and a guide to
points allocation is available on request from Oifig An Coimisiún.
Qualifying Mark: 90%
15 Scrúdú Gaeilge -
Irish Language Test
(1) Tá an triall seo éigeantach
do iarrthóirí go bhfuil cónaí in Eirinn nó go bhfuil sé
i
gceist
acu teagasc in Eirinn.
This test is compulsory for applicants
residing in
(2) Sa triall
seo beidh
(a) Ceistiú ar théarmaí agus
abairtí a bhaineann le
rince, ainmneacha rincí sam
áireamh, mar atá ar fail in "Ar Rincí Foirne" agus i Liosta
Oifigiúil na
Rincí Leighleacha.
(b) Comhrá simplí ar saol
an iarrthórá féin agus ar gnáthchúrsaí
an lae.
(c) Léamh agus tuiscint Gaeilge
simplí leis an béim ar cúrsaí
rince.
In this test candidates will
(a) be
required to show a knowledge of the terms and phrases connected with
dancing, including names of dances (as
found in "Ar Rincí Foirne" and in the Official List of set-dances).
(b) have
to show they are capable of simple conversation about themselves and everyday
affairs.
(c) take
a simple test in reading and understanding written Irish (with the emphasis
on dancing matters).
(3) Cuirfear san áireamh tuiscint, líofacht agus stór
focal. Sa áireamh chomh maith
beidh
oideachas, aois
agus cúlra an iarrthóra.
The understanding, fluency and vocabulary of a candidate will be taken
into account. Also considered will be
the candidate's education, age and background.
Note: Persons
exempted from taking the Irish test because they reside abroad will, if they
later move to Ireland, be required to take the test within two years of taking
up residence in that country.
Qualifying Mark: 60%
2010 An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha 1
A.D.C.R.G.
EXAMINATION - APPLICATION
FORM
PART
A: DETAILS OF
APPLICANT
N.B.
Except for the signatures this application must be completed in clear BLOCK CAPITALS
Choice
of venue and time of examination
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Venue? |
When? |
Applicant's
Surname Forenames
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Full
Postal Address (including zip code, if any). Any
change must be notified at once
Name
(forename and surname) by which you wish to be known for dancing purposes
______________________________________________________________________________
Tel.
No.____________________Fax No.___________________ E-mail__________________
Date
of Birth_______________________
Have
you previously attempted this examination? (Yes/No)
…………… If repeating, please state the
location(s) and Approximate date(s) of all earlier
attempts(s).
………..……………………………….............................................................................................
If repeating, please tick below the sections being
retaken:
Own Dancing Music
Test Adjudication
Test
Written Paper
Maths Test Gaeilge (Irish)
Where
and when did you pass the T.C.R.G examination?
When did you first register as a TCRG?
____________________________________________________________________________
List your SIX set-dances (which are additional to
the four traditionals listed in the syllabus).
Three must be in jig-time, Three
in hornpipe time.
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Jig Sets |
Hornpipe Sets |
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1. |
1. |
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2. |
2. |
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3. |
3. |
Please ensure that you also complete Pages 2 and 3 of this application
PART B: Application and Undertaking by
Candidate
(To
be signed by the candidate)
1. I
hereby apply for acceptance by An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha as a candidate for
the A.D.C.R.G. (Dance Adjudicator's
Diploma) Examination.
2. I have carefully read and understand
the examination syllabus and regulations and I agree to be bound by them in full. All information given by me is fully
correct.
3 In the event of my
being successful in the examination I undertake to comply in full with the
Rules of An Coimisiún le Rincí
Gaelacha (The Irish Dancing Commission) and with any
directions or instructions that that body may issue from time to time.
4. I enclose a copy of my birth
certificate and a recent passport size photo of myself, which I have
signed on the back.
5 I also enclose a payment of ………….
(Credit card / Cash)
If any further payment is due I will forward it whenever I am
requested to do so.
6. I
understand that I am taking the examination at my own risk.
7. I understand that if I suffer from any
illness or disability or a condition such as pregnancy I must complete paragraph
8 below and that if I fail to do so and this omission later comes to light I
may be debarred from future Coimisiún examinations.
8. I
hereby state that I suffer from or have the condition …………………………
But
I am advised by my doctor that I am capable of taking the examination without
adverse effects to myself. I have fully
explained to my doctor what the examination entails and have had the doctor complete the certificate at Part
C of this application. (A doctor who is not
satisfied with the wording of the certificate may provide a letter worded as he
or she wishes).
In the case of a candidate being pregnant,
the candidate must furnish a letter from their obstetrician dated two weeks
prior to taking the examination, stating that they are satisfied that the
candidate is able to attempt the examination, aware that the dancing section is
particularly rigorous.
(if paragraphs 7 & 8 do not apply to you write ‘N/A’………………………….
)
9. I did/did not (delete as applicable) receive assistance in preparing for the examination
from any examiner. (This is to ensure that the examiner is not on applicant's examination)
If my answer is
"I did", that examiner is
……………………………………...................
10. I
have given a summary of my dancing career at Part E of this application.
Signed: …………………………………………............ Date: ………………..................
3 Part C: Medical
Certificate To be
completed by a medical doctor
The applicant, (name) …………………………………………………….. suffers from/has the condition
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
He/she has explained to me in detail what the
examination for which he/she wishes to be a candidate entails physically and
otherwise and I am satisfied that the illness/handicap/condition mentioned
above does not prevent the applicant from taking the examination and by so
taking it does not put himself or herself at any risk.
Signature of Doctor: ………………………………………………… Date: ……………………
Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
The doctor, if he or she wishes, may give this
certificate in the form of a written letter
__________________________________________________________________
Part D: For
Official Use Only
Check
List
Date Received: ………………………. Photo: ………………
Fee Enclosed:
Amount …………… Medical
Cert: ………
Receipt: Number ………………… Date
………………….. Birth Cert: …………
Career Summary: ……………………….
Checked
by:
……………………………………………………
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Part F:
Summary of Applicants Dancing Career
(Duration of dancing career, teaching experience
(if any), etc. The summary should
not normally exceed 250 words.)